Teens can be vulnerable. The teen years can be a time of learning how to build and experience healthy relationships. Learning this in early adulthood is an important step...
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Gaming Against Teen Dating Violence
Video games with violent themes like Grand Theft Auto have been around for years. While there is much debate about whether or not these games actually contribute...
Rowan University Psychologist Awarded $443K Grant to Help Teen Moms Avoid Dating Violence
Teen dating violence is a serious threat to American youth. Almost 1.5 million high school students report experiencing some sort of violence or physical abuse from a...
California Bill Requires School ID Cards to Show National Domestic Violence Hotline Number
Teen violence is widespread. The most common form is dating violence between intimate partners. While girls are usually the victims, boys can also be targeted. Abuse...
Teen Dating Violence is Associated with an Increase in Teen Suicide
News coverage about abusive relationships usually focuses on adults and domestic violence. While that is a...
New Dating Awareness Program Might Help Reduce Dating Violence
Introducing dating violence prevention programs to children early on can reduce abusive relationships. Researchers came to this conclusion based on programs aimed at...
Study Reveals Link Between Teen Dating Violence, Homicide
Domestic violence is a serious problem in the United States. Women tend to be victimized more than men. Years of research had revealed that there is a definitive link...
Drugs, Alcohol, and Teen Dating Violence
Drugs, Alcohol, and Teen Dating ViolenceThe teenage years are filled with emotion, hormones, and growth. Many begin romantic relationships for the first time. Teenage...
Stop Teen Dating Violence
Did you know that 1 out of every 3 teenagers will be involved in an abusive relationship? Abuse can be physical, emotional, or even sexual. Dating violence can have...
New Study Finds Two-Thirds of California Teens Experience Dating Violence
According to a new study, California teens may experience dating violence more than others. The study, conducted by Chapman University and non-profit organization Laura’s House, found that...